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Global Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights: Problems and Perspectives
Generalized standards of behavior that once accepted shape collective expectations about appropriate conduct.
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The Main Principles of Democracy and Its Role in Global Development
Nika Chitadze (International Black Sea University, Georgia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4543-3.ch001
Abstract
Democracy is a political system based on the method of collective decision-making with the equal influence of participants on the outcome of the processor at its essential stages. Although this method is applicable to any social institution, today its most important application is the state, since it has a lot of power. In this case, the definition of democracy is usually narrowed down to one of the following: 1) The appointment of leaders by the people they govern is through fair and competitive elections. 2) The people are the only legitimate source of power. 3) Society exercises self-government for the common good and the satisfaction of common interests. People's government requires the provision of a number of rights for each member of society. A number of values are associated with modern democracy: legality, political and social equality, freedom, the right to self-determination, human rights, etc.
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Sharing Labs: Building Collaborative Culture Through Teacher-Led Professional Development
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Form and Function of Metacommunication in CMC
Regulate interaction and exchange within a community, govern group dynamics and indicate what is correct and appropriate behavior in that community. Membership to a particular community results not least from knowing and adhering to community specific norms.
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Sense of Virtual Community
Expected and acceptable behaviors within the group.
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Taboo Language: Patriarchal Oppression of Women's Use of Profanity
Sets of social standards that dictate the expectations on how a group should behave.
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Value-Based Leadership and Personality Type: The Influence on Organizational Change
Shared beliefs of social or professional groups about expected or desired behavior in a given situation or circumstance, constituting a collective conscience (Braxton and Bayer, 1999; Dubois, 2002 ; Durkheim, 1995 [1912]).
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The Hardships of COVID-19: The Deaf and Visually Impaired Experience
A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected of a group.
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Sense of Virtual Community
Expected and acceptable behaviors within the group.
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Riding the Wave: Understanding the Context of Female Entrepreneurship in Pakistan
The recognized and understood standard of behavior that govern members of a society.
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Ethical Challenges: The Influence Organizational and Personal Values Have on Perceptions of Misconduct and the Factors of Whistleblowing
Shared beliefs of social or professional groups about expected or desired behavior in a given situation or circumstance, constituting a collective conscience (Braxton & Bayer, 1999 AU57: The in-text citation "Braxton & Bayer, 1999" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; Dubois, 2002 AU58: The in-text citation "Dubois, 2002" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; Durkheim, 1995 [1912]).
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Form and Function of Metacommunication in CMC
Regulate interaction and exchange within a community, govern group dynamics and indicate what is correct and appropriate behavior in that community. Membership to a particular community results not least from knowing and adhering to community specific norms.
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Organizational Culture and Ethics: The Influence Organizational and Personal Values Have on Perceptions of Misconduct and the Factors of Whistleblowing
Shared beliefs of social or professional groups about expected or desired behavior in a given situation or circumstance, constituting a collective conscience (Braxton and Bayer, 1999 AU58: The in-text citation "Braxton and Bayer, 1999" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; Dubois, 2002 AU59: The in-text citation "Dubois, 2002" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; Durkheim, 1995 [1912]).
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Creating Synergy for Inter-Cultural Learning
Norms can be interpreted as shared perceptions and expectations of appropriate behavior that elicit a pattern of behaviors which is reinforced if it meets the expectations, and reprimanded if it deviates from them.
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Exploring Groupthink Bias and Polarisation Bias
Shared standards or guidelines for proper conduct within a community or society, which have an impact on people's decisions based on expectations from society Cialdini, R. B., & Goldstein, N. J. (2004) . “Social Influence: Compliance and Conformity.” Annual Review of Psychology, 55(1), 591–621.
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Civility Values and Cyberbullying Prevention in the Digital Workspace: How to Foster an Ethical Climate of Respect
Norms are specific standards, rules, and guidelines for actual behavior. They specify how people should and should not behave in specific social situations.
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Information and Communication Technology Ethics and Social Responsibility
Norms are the shared and sanctioned rules. Sanctions can be both formal (e.g. law) and informal (e.g. pressure of social group).
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Organizational Ecosystems: Innovation and Social Capital Dimensions
Types of behaviour or situations expected and considered typical.
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Moral, Social, and Political Responsibility in the Information Age
Norms are the shared and sanctioned rules. Sanctions can be both formal (e.g. law) and informal (e.g. pressure of social group).
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